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Lenovo S2 Android Smartphone unveiled at CES 2012

Lenovo S2 Android Smartphone unveiled at CES 2012

The CES 2012 has been fun filled and brainstorming with loads of new stuff being introduced among various verticals. The IT giant Lenovo revealed its Android based smartphone the Lenovo S2 at CES 2012. The device has brilliant specs and operates on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. The device flaunts a secure kernel providing protection for users personal information while efficiently managing SMS and Network control on the go. It also features cloud storage that allows data sharing including your favorite videos, pictures, movies and files across varied platforms with dedicated cloud services provided by Lenovo.

“Lenovo is breaking down the barriers of device differentiation and weaving together hardware, software, and cloud services that are connected, experiential, and dynamic. We understand our users need more than just the traditional keyboard and screen for a truly satisfying digital experience. Our Personal Cloud vision integrates all devices, from tablets to TVs, for a comprehensive mobile Internet experience anytime, anywhere.”  – Liu Jun, Senior Vice President and President (Mobile Internet and Digital Home Business Group)

Complete Phone Specifications:

  • 1.4 GHz Snapdragon MSM8255 Dual Core Processor
  • 3.8 inch TFT Display (800 x 480 pixels)
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Lenovo Magic 3.0 UI
  • 8GB storage with 512MB RAM and 16GB storage with 1GB RAM.
  • 8MP rear camera and  a VGA front camera for video calling.
  • WCDMA, HSPDA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Connectivity
  • HDMI, Micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack, and MHL outputs.
  • 1500 mAh Battery

The Lenovo S2 is available in China at a tentative price of 400$(US) and would be available worldwide very soon.

Gorilla Glass 2 to be showcased at CES 2012

Gorilla Glass 2 to be showcased at CES 2012

Every now an then we see our mobile devices and smartphones using the Gorilla Glass technology. The highly toughened and scratch resistive product developed by Corning Inc. The company plans to release an upgrade to this excellent technology by launching Gorilla Glass 2 at CES 2012. The concentration lies on smaller form factors, sleek design, and portability with unification to larger formats for consumer electronic devices. The product would inherit the existing set of features and benefits with a view to deliver added durability and scratch resistance protection. The segments that would benefit with Gorilla Glass 2 technology include education, auto, entertainment, and home appliances sector.

Corning’s Gorilla Glass technology led the company to a mass boom at CES 2011 making it the most spoken about establishment. The Gorilla Glass has already been incorporated with a majority of 30 brands and design integration onto more than 575 different models. The product details are planned to be available by Monday, 9 Jan 2012 via an official announcement.

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Get ready for a hands on experience on few devices for display on the Corning booth that include:

  • An 82-inch advanced multi-touch LCD display that features Corning Gorilla Glass as a durable, touch-sensitive, and elegant cover glass.
  • Touch-enabled automobile interior and home appliance center simulators demonstrating the enhanced user interface experience that thin, durable glass can enable in new design applications.
  • A centerpiece, Gorilla Glass-covered video wall, flanked by Gorilla Glass fabricated sound speakers, projecting the latest in Corning specialty glass technology news.

LG Optimus devices to get an upgrade to Android Ice Cream Sandwich

Earlier during the day LG’s Official Facebook Page posted its initial models that will be eligible to Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 Upgrade. The Optimus 2X, Optimus Black, Optimus 3D and Optimus LTE were among the upper end phones to be a part of upgrade program. The manufacturer also promises to evaluate the compatibility, features and performance of the ICS OS across multiple LG smartphones and plan to upgrade as many of them.

A complete list of models eligible for the upgrade would be available by December this year, although there is no specific time frame revealed by LG as to when the update would be released.

RIM Launches 3 New Blackberry Smartphones in India

Research in Motion (RIM) has launched three new smartphones powered by the Blackberry OS 7. These are the Blackberry Bold 9790, Blackberry Curve 9350, and Blackberry Curve 9380. The Curve 9350 is identical to Curve 9360, the difference being that it is a CDMA phone. The Curve 9380 is Blackberry’s first complete touch phone with an elegant optical track pad and navigation keys, an initiative to attract existing customers and new users to adapt and switch to the all-new multi-touch interface.The Curve 9380 sports a sleek, stylish, and slim design. The Bold 9790 is a touch and type smartphone both offering both a QWERTY keypad a touch interface. A quick review of technical specifications, features and pricing for all newly launched models is found below.

Features

Blackberry Bold

9790

Blackberry Curve

9380

Blackberry Curve

9350 (CDMA)

Display Size

2.45-inch

(480 x 360 pixels)

3.2-inch

(480 x 360 pixels)

2.4-inch

(480 x 360 pixels)

Processor

1 GHz

806 MHz

800 MHz

RAM

768MB

512MB

512MB

Camera

5MP Auto-Focus

With Led Flash

5MP

With Led Flash

5MP

With Led Flash

Video Capture

VGA

(640×480)

VGA

(640×480)

VGA

(640×480)

Expandable Storage

Yes

Micro SD Card Up to 32GB

Yes

Micro SD Card Up to 32GB

Yes

Micro SD Card Up to 32GB

Internal Memory

8GB

512 MB eMMC

512 MB eMMC

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/3G

Yes/Yes/Yes

Yes/Yes/Yes

Yes/Yes/Yes

A-GPS/GPS/NFC              

Yes/Yes/Yes

Yes/Yes/Yes

Yes/Yes/Yes

HSPDA

Yes

7.2 Mbps

No

No

OS

Blackberry OS 7

Blackberry OS 7

Blackberry OS 7

Media Playback

Multi format audio and video player

Multi format audio and video player

Multi format audio and video player

Talk Time

Up to 5.3 Hrs.

Up to 5.5 Hrs.

Up to 5.5 Hrs.

Dimensions (HxWxD)

110 x 60 x 11mm

109 x 60 x 11mm

109 x 60 x 11mm

Weight

107g

98g

99g

 Price (INR)

27,490

20,990

20,990